.Simply Me.: Beijing is happening

Friday, January 13, 2012

Beijing is happening - my must do list

Beijing is actually happening. It's only for a week, but flights are booked. Now I can spend the next 3 months thinking about accomodation and sightseeing. This will hopefully give me something to pull me through the boring days ahead! On my must do list:
#1 Climb the Great Wall

Source: mybeijingchina.com

#2 Shop until I drop

Source: www.topbeijingtravel.com

#3 Get a suit tailored (or two)

Source: Wall St Journal

#4 Visit the Summer Palace and Imperial Palace (Forbidden City

Source: Kinabaloo.com

Source: www.tour-beijing.com

#5 Stay in a Hutong with a lovely garden courtyard

Source: Kelly's Courtyard

#6 Visit Tianneman Square and pay my respects

#7 Visit the funky urban 798 Art Zone

Source: Go Katayama

#8 Eat plenty of delicious food, and try some interesting street food

Source: Wikipedia

#9 Have a meal or drinks at a rooftop restaurant/bar with amazing views

Source: Tripadvisor

I was very naughty with money yesterday. I also booked flights to visit a friend in Melbourne over Australia day and the weekend following it. I left it pretty late so it cost $350, but I am past caring about saving. I have been feeling sad and drained these past weeks and it has made me more determined to live in the present and enjoy it while I can.